The Abandoned Wife

Chapter 1041 Too Late

"Mommy..." The kids leaned on Roxanne's knee anxiously as they said, "We're fine, Mommy! Don't worry about us." Roxanne's expression darkened as she examined the wounds on their arms.

"I know you're all missing Essie, and I don't blame you. But take a look at your injuries! Why did you lie to me?" She could tell that the injuries weren't the result of a simple fall. Furthermore, it was unlikely for both kids to fall at the same time.

Noticing their mother on the verge of tears, Benny glanced at Archie guiltily and muttered in a low voice, "We bumped into a few older kids along the way, and they chased after us." He then explained further, "Thank goodness Archie was there to defend me, and we were able to return home!"

Seeing that Benny finally told the truth, Archie decided to shoulder the blame himself. "If anyone is to blame for this, it's me, Mommy. I was the one who wanted to bring Benny out." Roxanne's gaze darkened. "Why would they chase after you? Were they trying to rob you?"

Just when Archie was about to speak, Benny blurted out, "No. Archie wanted to give them some money, but they declined. They even claimed to have already received their payment..." Upon hearing those words, Archie quickly shot Benny a look that made the latter shut his mouth meekly.

"I suppose it was just an accident."

for someone else. We didn't

After that, I'll

she was done, Roxanne reminded the kids to be careful with the injuries before heading upstairs to call

residence, Lucian felt exasperated as he watched Estella, who was having another

patiently held Estella in her arms as she tried to coax her to speak by offering her snacks and toys. Nonetheless, Estella didn't even bother looking at them. She simply lowered her head and fiddled with her fingers. "Essie, are you happy that

after her new school was mentioned. She merely

"Since Essie isn't willing

shot him a glare and said, "I have already found a good school for Essie. If she continues to behave like this, she will

with Estella, who was still

was not discouraged at all despite Estella

as long as Estella was away from Roxanne,

about to say something further when the phone on

on the phone, his eyebrows furrowed. Immediately, he grabbed the phone before Sonya could notice the